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<p>[QUOTE="tradernick, post: 16381, member: 648"]Let me share a bit about how my company handles wheats on ebay.</p><p>I sell POUND lots on ebay, but not half pound. There's about 140-145 pennies per pound and we always throw in an extra handful so everyone gets more than they bargain for. For my part, I feel my description is worded about as honestly as possible. I sleep good at night knowing I am honest about my dealings with people. I handle a LOT of wheats and the ebay stuff is just the tip of the iceburg. Last week I shipped 6 bags to one of my buyers and he immediately contacted me looking for more. I have 10-15 bag deals regularly. ALL of these coins have probably been looked through sometime in the last 46 years since the design was changed...in fact I believe that collectors were searching their change for 09-s vdb's as far back as 1909! There have always been active collectors who sought dates for their sets....numismatics is not a new fad!</p><p>Honestly, with the kind of volume that we buy/sell I don't have the time or the urge to look through them. I sell them just as I get them and usually move them pretty quickly since I can always use the floorspace <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /> </p><p><br /></p><p>As always please use common sense when buying coins on the internet. Check out the sellers as much as possible, ask about the return policy, READ their feedback...don't just glance at the number. </p><p>Another thing to consider...are they coin dealers? Or just someone that buys anything in quantity so they can resell? There's a big difference, IMHO.</p><p>Remember, there's no such thing as a free lunch. </p><p><br /></p><p>Nick[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="tradernick, post: 16381, member: 648"]Let me share a bit about how my company handles wheats on ebay. I sell POUND lots on ebay, but not half pound. There's about 140-145 pennies per pound and we always throw in an extra handful so everyone gets more than they bargain for. For my part, I feel my description is worded about as honestly as possible. I sleep good at night knowing I am honest about my dealings with people. I handle a LOT of wheats and the ebay stuff is just the tip of the iceburg. Last week I shipped 6 bags to one of my buyers and he immediately contacted me looking for more. I have 10-15 bag deals regularly. ALL of these coins have probably been looked through sometime in the last 46 years since the design was changed...in fact I believe that collectors were searching their change for 09-s vdb's as far back as 1909! There have always been active collectors who sought dates for their sets....numismatics is not a new fad! Honestly, with the kind of volume that we buy/sell I don't have the time or the urge to look through them. I sell them just as I get them and usually move them pretty quickly since I can always use the floorspace :D As always please use common sense when buying coins on the internet. Check out the sellers as much as possible, ask about the return policy, READ their feedback...don't just glance at the number. Another thing to consider...are they coin dealers? Or just someone that buys anything in quantity so they can resell? There's a big difference, IMHO. Remember, there's no such thing as a free lunch. Nick[/QUOTE]
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